Maurice Arndt
September 24, 2017
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Maurice Wayne Arndt, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on February 14, 1931, to Herman and Arnot Arndt in Onawa, Iowa. He was the third of five children.
Maurice is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Mary Arndt; daughter, Deborah (Jeff) Chambers of Hartland, WI and their children, Meghan (Servando) Benitez, Lindley Chambers (fiancé, Jake Pagels), Emily (Matt) McGown; son, David (Konnie) Arndt of Quincy, IL and their children, Sydney Arndt and Nicholas Arndt; son, Douglas (Kim) Arndt of Indianola, IA and their children, Alison Arndt (fiancé, Ryan McCoy) and Andrew Arndt; son, Steve (Julie) Arndt of Geneseo, IL and their children, Abigail Arndt and Samuel Arndt; brother, John Arndt; and sister, Julia Hittle.
Maurice served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance Battalion during the Korean War. He was a graduate of the University of South Dakota – Vermillion where he met his wife Mary. He taught high school Industrial Arts and History; coached football, wrestling and track; and was a Boy Scout leader. He concluded his education career teaching Industrial Arts at Des Moines Area Community College. He was a beekeeper inventing patented beekeeping equipment sold throughout the United States and Canada. Growing up on his family farm in Onawa, near the Missouri River wetlands, he enjoyed nature and wildlife throughout his life. In retirement, Maurice returned to his childhood love of the outdoors by purchasing a farm. He continued to farm until 2011. In addition to being a loving father and husband, he will be best remembered for his hard work ethic and dedication to his family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2017, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Interment will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Maurice.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tammy Arndt
10/27/2022
Didn't really remember uncle Maurice well. Condolonces to his wife & my cousins. I am disappointed there was no mention of his 2 older brothers Carl E. Arndt (my dad) and Uncle Richard Arndt (Dick). May Uncle Maurice rest in peace 🙏
Steve Floyd
10/02/2017
Mrs. Arndt and family, please accept my condolences for your great loss. I hope and pray that God will give you peace and comfort. When my wife and daughter passed away there were several Bible verses that helped me. I would like to share these with you.
1. John 3:16 God loves you and wants to give all of you and Mr. Arndt everlasting life.
2. John 11:23,24 Jesus promised to resurrect the dead at the end.
3. Revelation 21:1-4 God will dwell with mankind and do away with death, sorrowing, pain and suffering.
There is also a web site you can go to (I did) that helps. www.jw.org
It's free, no ads and no requests for donations.
I hope this helps some. Steve
Mark Dykstra
09/27/2017
My deepest sympathy to your family at the passing of your husband, father, and grandfather..
He indeed had a great work ethic as evidenced by all of you and your work ethic. May great family memories bring you joy as you celebrate his life.